Violence and brutality .
It should be remembered that slavery has been a fact of life since before recorded history. Slavery is still a major problem today, it is not restricted to the triangular trade of the 18th century, nor to Europeans.
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Slaves were controlled through various means, including physical punishment such as beatings, shackles, and chains. Other control methods included psychological manipulation, fear tactics, and restricting access to education and resources. Additionally, slave codes and laws were established to maintain a system of oppression and control over slaves.
Slaves on plantations were controlled through physical abuse, threats of punishment, and the enforcement of strict rules by overseers or plantation owners. Slaves were also subjected to forced labor, restricted movement, and denied basic rights to maintain control and prevent rebellion. Additionally, the legal system and cultural norms of the time supported the institution of slavery, further reinforcing control over slaves.
Slave Codes were laws enacted in various Southern states that restricted the behavior of slaves and denied them basic rights such as the right to assemble, own property, or marry without their owner's permission. These codes were designed to maintain control and ensure the continued subjugation of slaves within the institution of slavery.
Slaves were typically controlled by their owners or overseers, who enforced discipline and ensured that the slaves followed instructions and performed their assigned tasks. In some cases, slave rebellions or resistance efforts were carried out to challenge the control of slave owners.
English settlers controlled slaves through physical abuse, threats of violence, intimidation, and the implementation of strict laws that restricted movement and limited freedoms. Slaves were also subjected to forced labor, harsh working conditions, and the constant threat of being separated from their families.
No, laborers are not classified as slaves. Laborers are individuals who are employed to perform work in exchange for wages or other forms of compensation. Slavery involves forced labor where individuals are owned or controlled by others and have no freedoms or rights.